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Why MP's stellar show in farm sector has turned a nightmare

Why MP's stellar show in farm sector has turned a nightmare

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Without strong storage facilities, bumper harvest has resulted in price crash

Why PSU stocks could be the next hunting ground

Why PSU stocks could be the next hunting ground

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Government-owned companies are more generous in rewarding their shareholders with dividends.

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Flexibly targeting inflation is consistent with a demand stimulus, says Ashima Goyal.

Markets end flat as investors stay cautious ahead of December earnings

Markets end flat as investors stay cautious ahead of December earnings

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Broader markets outperformed with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap adding 0.23% and 0.45%, respectively

Onion price soars to Rs 80/kg despite normal supply

Onion price soars to Rs 80/kg despite normal supply

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Onion supply to the city, which comes from Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, is normal at 12,000 quintals in Azadpur, Asia's largest wholesale market, it added.

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A culture of science and innovation must be embedded in society wherein people not only use new technology but understand it as well. Without this, obscurantism and blind faith can sit side by side with digital technology and, in fact, use the same technology to reinforce their hold on people, says Shram Saran.

The real reason behind Rajan's exit

The real reason behind Rajan's exit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The government seemed unhappy with Raghuram Rajan's interest rate policy.

RBI dashes hopes of a rate cut for now

RBI dashes hopes of a rate cut for now

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Rajan's deputy Khan cautions against early celebration of falling inflation, unhedged forex exposure.

A lot is riding on the upcoming Budget, govt will have to walk tightrope

A lot is riding on the upcoming Budget, govt will have to walk tightrope

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Economic growth depends a lot on what FM announces in the upcoming Union Budget.

Clinton or Trump, market volatility wins either way

Clinton or Trump, market volatility wins either way

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Analysts say the sell-off in risky assets will be temporary and could be a buying opportunity for long-term investors.

Truckers threaten to continue strike, govt refuses to budge

Truckers threaten to continue strike, govt refuses to budge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Truckers on Thursday proceeded on a nationwide indefinite strike.

Markets log best weekly gain in seven years on FII buying

Markets log best weekly gain in seven years on FII buying

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Rate sensitive sectors rallied the most led by banks while metals surged on rebound in commodity prices

India Inc's combined net profit rises 8.6% in Q2

India Inc's combined net profit rises 8.6% in Q2

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Mid- and small-cap companies seem to have done better than top-tier companies

'A rate cut likely over the next couple of months'

'A rate cut likely over the next couple of months'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Reserve Bank of India held its policy rate at 7.25 percent on Tuesday.

Sensex sinks 444 points on Fed rate hike likelihood, profit booking

Sensex sinks 444 points on Fed rate hike likelihood, profit booking

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The Sensex and the Nifty witnessed biggest one day loss in percentage terms since June 24

India Inc's Q3 net profit growth slowest in 8 quarters

India Inc's Q3 net profit growth slowest in 8 quarters

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Sales expansion also down 4.4%

Will FII inflows to India start slowing?

Will FII inflows to India start slowing?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

They have put in $14 billion so far in 2014 but this could get slower if the US Fed raises rates; however, there are expectations on compensatory flows.

Why are Investors shying away from FMCG stocks?

Why are Investors shying away from FMCG stocks?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

FMCG stocks have underperformed the market, falling 2.2 per cent so far in 2014.

Budget: Arun Jaitley could squeeze business to balance books

Budget: Arun Jaitley could squeeze business to balance books

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The corporate income tax breaks make up a relatively small part of $80 billion in business giveaways.

Sensex gets expensive for fourth straight year

Sensex gets expensive for fourth straight year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Longest period of price-earnings expansion in the index since 1996

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Many see Nirma's Lafarge deal as some kind of second coming for the Patels.

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Shocks from Brexit could also hurt one of China's biggest export markets.

Three reasons why Sensex surged 457 points on Dec 8

Three reasons why Sensex surged 457 points on Dec 8

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

No stock on BSE Sensex ended in red while only 3 stocks in the broader Nifty50 index settled the day negative

What led to the Tur dal crisis and its price hike

What led to the Tur dal crisis and its price hike

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The agricultural supply system has to be able to respond to this increasing demand, which it is not able to do.

Another onion crisis in the offing

Another onion crisis in the offing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Shortage of seeds, threat of El Nino expected to restrict sowing.

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

While Raghuram Rajan has said in the past that other factors, including domestic fundamentals, outweigh the US Fed policy meet, this time it would be different

This IITian's start-up makes interior decor affordable

This IITian's start-up makes interior decor affordable

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Renderlogy, an interior designing technology start-up, has a few initial hurdles to overcome before scaling and plunging into the larger market.

BSE Sensex among the best; beats even Dow Jones

BSE Sensex among the best; beats even Dow Jones

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The index is more expensive than it was at 2014-end or when it hit a life-time high in January.

'Make in India' idea is good but where's the resource?

'Make in India' idea is good but where's the resource?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

India is affected by a 'resource inefficiency curse'.

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Deaton was at a loss when asked what the future held.

What went wrong with India Inc in Q3

What went wrong with India Inc in Q3

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

India Inc did not perform well during December quarter.

How TVS will ride up from budget to premium market

How TVS will ride up from budget to premium market

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

TVS should be prepared for a rough ride as Bajaj Dominar, Mahindra Mojo, Royal Enfield Classic 350 and many others are stepping on the gas for a slice of this category.

Price hikes not to affect sales, says Maruti Suzuki

Price hikes not to affect sales, says Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

With the government not continuing with lower excise duty beyond December 31, major car makers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, GM India and Honda have raised vehicle prices by up to Rs 127,000.

Gold loses shine for 2nd year in a row

Gold loses shine for 2nd year in a row

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In 2013, the fall in international gold prices was 28 per cent.

Tata group's most valuable company is TCS

Tata group's most valuable company is TCS

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Tata Motors, Titan Company & Tata Steel come in at second, third & fourth slots.

Big challenges before Urjit Patel

Big challenges before Urjit Patel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Infrastructure and inflation targeting are expected to be top priorities for the new Reserve Bank of India governor, says A V Rajwade.

A quick recovery unlikely for markets

A quick recovery unlikely for markets

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Given the developments, analysts do not foresee a quick recovery.

As prices fall, bullion dealers restock gold

As prices fall, bullion dealers restock gold

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Dealers expect prices to fall further, owing to an impending rate hike in the US

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Financials were the top losers while oil shares also declined amid weak crude oil prices.

Is India ready to play the Tibet card?

Is India ready to play the Tibet card?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit is not likely to derail the relationship but it is enough to signal the Chinese that India is also willing to flash the Tibet/Taiwan card should the need arise, says Sana Hashmi.